Lonnie David Franklin Jr. "Grim Sleeper's" house

Lonnie David Franklin Jr also known as "Grim Sleeper" was arrested in his house.

The one-time police mechanic was arrested and charged Wednesday in the serial killing of 10 people over 25 years after a DNA sample from his son was found to bear a close resemblance to DNA found on the victims.

Lonnie Franklin Jr., 57, was charged with 10 counts of murder, one count of attempted murder and special circumstance allegations of multiple murders that could make him eligible for the death penalty if convicted, District Attorney Steve Cooley said.